Amaxofobia - What Is It And How To Overcome It?

Amaxofobia is the fear of driving after having gone through a traumatic experience, like a traffic accident. It is more common than you might realise.

Foundation CEA (Fundación Comisariado Europeo del Automóvil), in collaboration with and with subsidy from DGT/Trafico, have organised courses to help those who suffer from amaxofobia recognise their phobia and overcome their fear of driving. The courses have been voted this year´s ´Best Road Safety Measure 2014´in the ´Ponle Freno´ campaign, 7th edition.

The courses are free of charge and consist of a session with a psychologist and practical accompanied sessions on a closed traffic circuit or with a traffic simulator.

Victims of traffic accidents that are interested in this course need to fill out a questionnaire which will be analised by a psychologist after which selected pupils will receive notification.

For more information the LINK to the website of the Founcation CEA. All in Spanish, I´m afraid.

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.